This toddler approved sticky wall is a great inside activity that gives a lot of bang for your time investment. Fine and gross motor skills, spatial reasoning, and problem solving all rolled into this activity.

What I consider an “easy to clean mess”, this sensory bin was colorful and exciting. Read the post for details on our rice rocket and a little pep talk for parents.

This activity requires some simple craft supplies that you likely already have on hand, so save your egg carton from this week and get started!

With just a few pantry staples you can create a ton of colorful fun. This is one of my favorite go-to activities when I’m running short on time or supplies and I bet it can fit into your calendar as well!

This sensory bin is so easy to set up- just pour some salt in and grab a few cookie cutters.

This messy activity was cleaned up in only a few minutes and gave us the reset we needed on a hard day!

This kid’s car wash requires only 4 basic items that I bet you already have at home. It’s a great way to beat the heat and keep the kids entertained for a long time!

This is a fun way to play at the beach right at home! An easy to clean mess lets the kids have a blast but doesn’t require hours to tidy up.

This activity is low cost and uses only a few basic supplies you probably already have in your house. This can be a stand back and observe activity, which we all need sometimes!

This transfer activity is great for scooping skills and provided a lot of opportunity for meaningful conversation. Ultra-easy to set up and clean up, which is always a winning combination.